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Ministry of Defence
MoD all set to take a leap in Quantum Communication Technology to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Bengaluru-based start-up, under iDEX, innovates advanced secured communication through Quantum Key Distribution Systems
Indian Army issues commercial RFP after successful trials
When the country is celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to 75 years of Independence, India is all set to join the league of global leaders with indigenous and more advanced Quantum Communication technology in order to equip its Armed Forces with high end Defence. Under the aegis of Innovation for Defence Excellence  – Defence Innovation Organisation , the QNu Labs, a Bengaluru-based Deep Tech Start-up, has broken distance barriers by innovating advanced secured communication through Quantum Key Distribution  systems. The project was curated by iDEX-DIO with Indian Army. After the successful trials, now the Indian Army has initiated the process of procurement of QKD systems developed by QNu Labs by issuing commercial Request For Proposal  and its deployment.
Quantum technology has a huge potential for military application and a disruptive impact on modern-day warfare. A QKD system allows creation of a quantum secure secret pair of symmetric keys between two end points, separated by certain distance  in terrestrial optical fiber infrastructure. The QKD helps create a non-hackable quantum channel for creating un-hackable encryption keys which are used to encrypt critical data/voice/video, across the end points.
Buoyed with the success of the start-up, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar termed the development of indigenously QKD technology as a milestone achievement in ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal’ and a befitting success story of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He appreciated the efforts of iDEX start-ups working in deep tech as they are equipping the Armed Forces with innovative solutions for modern and futuristic warfare. The Defence Secretary also applauded the efforts of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, iDEX-DIO, Army Design Bureau and the Indian Army Signals Directorate, which have contributed in development of high end Quantum Technology in the country for the first time. He added that iDEX revolutionises the defence innovation and helps foster creation of new tech solutions at a fraction of cost and time.
QNu Labs’ co-founder and CEO Shri Sunil Gupta stated that the vision of putting India on the forefront of deep technologies in the field of data security through the use of Quantum technology has finally borne fruits. He added that winning the Open Challenge-2 of iDEX has provided a launching pad to QNu Labs to achieve this stellar success.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri & Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence discuss capacity building & defence industry cooperation during talks in New Delhi
Goa Shipyard Ltd & Kenya Shipyard Limited sign MoU in capacity building & for collaboration in ship design & construction
Shri Rajnath Singh presents 15 pairs of parachutes manufactured by Gliders India Limited to Kenya
Extends support towards setting up of an advanced CT scan facility in the African nation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held talks with Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence Mr Aden Bare Duale in New Delhi on August 29, 2023. The meeting was a testimony to the increasing depth in the India-Kenya defence partnership. Both the Ministers agreed that the defence relationship between the two countries has evolved from being training-centric to include more strategic aspects.
The Raksha Mantri underscored the importance India attaches to the ties with African nations. In particular, the relationship between India and Kenya has been growing from strength to strength. The two Ministers also concurred on the need for deeper cooperation in maritime security of the Indian Ocean region.
Capacity building and cooperation in defence industry and equipment was also discussed at length by the two sides. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Goa Shipyard Ltd and Kenya Shipyard Limited in the field of capacity building and for collaboration in ship design and construction.
As a token of friendship, Shri Rajnath Singh presented 15 pairs of parachutes  manufactured by the Gliders India Limited to the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence for use by the Kenyan Forces. India also extended support towards setting up of an advanced CT scan facility in Kenya.
Mr Aden Bare Duale appreciated the growing prowess of the Indian defence industry, including the private sector, and highlighted the areas in which the Indian industry can support the requirements of the Kenyan Forces. He also suggested ‘training of trainers’ of Kenyan Forces by the instructors of Indian Armed Forces in order to maintain continuity and extract greater benefit out of such programmes.
Both sides agreed for joint training in counter insurgency and UN peacekeeping domains. Other regional security issues of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane also attended the meeting along with senior officials of Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs and Defence PSUs.
The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence is on a 3-day visit to India. He will be visiting Indian shipyards and defence industries in Goa and Bengaluru during his stay.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways takes various initiatives to facilitate travel in this summer
In an endeavor to provide smooth travel experience to the railway travelers, Indian Railways have taken various initiatives for improved passenger experience. Considering the peak season during summers, Indian Railways is poised to offer convenient travel to the passengers without upsetting their plans. To ensure optimal utilization of available accommodation, following initiatives have been undertaken by Indian Railways:-
i) Finalization of first reservation chart at least 4 hours before the scheduled departure of the train.
ii) After preparation of first reservation chart, current ticket booking facility provided through any reserved ticket booking window as well as on internet till preparation of second reservation chart.
iii) Transfer of vacant available accommodation after preparation of second reservation chart to next remote location.
iv) Following facilities are also provided online through IRCTC website:
a) Waitlisted passengers given the option of accommodation in any other train without payment of any difference of fare or grant of refund thereon under VIKALP scheme. This facility can also be availed for e tickets booked prior to 01.04.2017
b) Tickets booked across reserved ticket booking window can be cancelled through IRCTC website or through 139.
c) In case of e tickets, boarding points can be changed through IRCTC website at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure of the train.
d) The facility of online booking of wheel chair provided free of cost to passengers.
e) The facility of online booking of retiring rooms through IRCTC website has been introduced.
f) Disposable bedrolls can be purchased through IRCTC website.
g) E Catering introduced to increase food options available with passengers.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Cyclone “Tauktae”move North-Northeastwards and weaken gradually into a deep depression during next 3 hours
Gale wind speed reaching 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph is likely to prevail over gulf of Khambat & adjoining northeast Arabian sea during next few hours
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department : 
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BASED ON 18-05-2021 
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LOCATION LATITUDE/LONGITUDE
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THE CYCLONIC STORM ‘TAUKTAE’LAY CENTRED AT 1730 HRS IST OF 18TH MAY 2021 OVER SAURASHTRA, NEAR LAT. 23.1°N AND LONG. 72.3°E, ABOUT 120 KM SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF DEESA,35 KM WEST OF AHMEDABAD AND 80 KM EAST-NORTHEAST OF SURENDRANAGAR.
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CURRENT INTENSITY NEAR CENTRE
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60-70 KMPH GUSTING TO 90 KMPH
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PAST MOVEMENT
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MOVED NORTH-NORTHEASTWARDS WITH A SPEED OF 23 KMPH DURING PAST 06 HOURS.
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FORECAST MOVEMENT AND INTENSITY
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IT WOULD FURTHER MOVE NORTH-NORTHEASTWARDS AND WEAKEN GRADUALLY INTO A DEEP DEPRESSION DURING NEXT 3 HOURS.
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FORECAST RAINFALL
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LIGHT TO MODERATE RAINFALL AT MANY PLACES WITH HEAVY TO VERY HEAVY FALLS AT ISOLATED PLACES OVER GUJARAT REGION AND ADJOINING SAURASHTRA ON 18TH MAY.
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FORECAST WIND SPEED 
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GALE WIND SPEED REACHING 60-70 KMPH GUSTING TO 80 KMPH IS LIKELY TO PREVAIL OVER GULF OF KHAMBAT & ADJOINING NORTHEAST ARABIAN SEA DURING NEXT FEW HOURS. IT IS LIKELY TO REDUCE GRADUALLY THEREAFTER.
GALE WINDS SPEED REACHING 60-70 KMPH GUSTING TO 80 KMPH LIKELY TO PREVAIL OVER SURENDRANAGAR, RAJKOT, ANAND, AHMEDABAD: 45-55 KMPH GUSTING TO 65 KMPH OVER AMRELI, BHAVNAGAR, BOTAD, DIU, GIR SOMNATH, JUNAGARH, KHEDA, BHARUCH, JAMNAGAR, PORBANDAR & MORBI DURING NEXT FEW HOURS AND GRADUALLY DECREASE THEREAFTER.
SQUALLY WIND SPEED REACHING 40-50 KMPH GUSTING TO 60 KMPH LIKELY TO PREVAIL ALONG AND OFF DADRA, NAGAR HAVELI, DAMAN, VALSAD, NAVSARI, SURAT, DISTRICTS SQUALLY WIND SPEED REACHING 45-55 KMPH GUSTING TO 65 KMPH IS LIKELY TO PREVAIL OVER SOUTH RAJASTHAN FROM THE EVENING OF 18TH TILL 19TH EARLY MORNING.
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REALISED WEATHER
GUJARAT & DIU
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WIND REPORTED AT 1730 HOURS IST OF 18.05.2021: SURAT: 22 KMPH, BHAVNAGAR: 39 KMPH, AHEMADABAD: 51 KMPH AND DEESA: 26 KMPH
RAINFALL IN CM : AHMEDABAD: 9, SURAT:4, BHAVNAGAR:11, VADODARA:6, SURENDRANAGAR:2
Ministry of Home Affairs
Steps taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs to prevent online financial frauds and protect users
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G Kishan Reddy, in a written reply in Lok Sabha to a question regarding steps taken by the Government to prevent people from becoming victims of online fraud said that with the rapid increase in use of cyber space, number of cyber crimes including online frauds are also increasing. As per data maintained by National Crime Records Bureau, 3466 and 3353 cases of online frauds were registered in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Data pertaining to the year 2019 is not available. NCRB started to collect data separately about Online Banking Frauds since 2017. In order to prevent online frauds and protect users, Ministry of Home Affairs has taken several steps that inter-alia include the following initiatives:
i) An Inter-Ministerial Committee has been constituted on Phone Fraud  having members of stakeholder organizations, namely Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology , Department of Financial Services, Department of Telecommunication, Reserve Bank of India and Law Enforcement Agencies. FCORD-FICN Coordination Agency has been designated as Central Nodal Agency for this purpose and ADGP/IGP Crime in each State/UT is the State Nodal Officer.
ii) An advisory dated 12th February 2018 was issued on “steps to check phone frauds” to all State Governments/UT Administrations, which is available at www.mha.gov.in.
iii) Reserve Bank of India has issued several circulars/ guidelines related to security and risk mitigation measures for securing electronic / digital payment transactions.
iv) Steps have been taken to spread awareness about cyber crimes, issue of alerts/advisories, capacity building/training of law enforcement personnel/prosecutors/judicial officers, improving cyber
forensics facilities etc. in association with police departments in different States/UTs.
v) The Central Government has also launched the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, www.cybercrime.gov.in to enable complainants to report complaints pertaining to all types of cyber crimes, including net and online frauds.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Allocation and utilisation of funds under Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana
During 2014-15, an amount of Rs. 100.00 crore was allocated under Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana , which was released to ten States having Scheduled Areas. During 2015-16, allocation of Rs. 200.00 crores was made for 21 States based on their perspective plan. Statement showing details of funds released under VKY for the years 2014-15 and 2015-16, utilization reported by the States and details of States from where utilization report is awaited, is as follow.

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States
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2014-15
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2015-16
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Funds Released
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Utilization Certificate reported
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Utilization Certificate Awaited
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Funds Released
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Utilization Certificate reported
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Utilization Certificate Awaited
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22/states Total
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10000.00
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8700.10
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1299.90
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20000.00
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13313.81
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6686.19
Utilization of funds by the States is a continuous process and submission of utilization certificate is made by the State on completion of the project. Concerned State Governments have been addressed for submission of pending utilization certificates and the issue is also flagged during meetings with States.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri. Jaswantsinh Bhabhor in Rajya Sabha today .
Prime Minister's Office
The affinity of Australian diplomats towards Hindi is very interesting: Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised Australian Diplomats reciting their favourite hindi proverbs in celebration of Hindi Diwas.
Responding to the X post of Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green OAM, the Prime Minister said in a X post;
“आपके ये दोहे और मुहावरे मंत्रमुग्ध करने वाले हैं! ऑस्ट्रेलिया के राजनयिकों का हिन्दी के प्रति ये लगाव बेहद ही दिलचस्प है।”
Ministry of Home Affairs
Government constitutes GoM to strengthen legal & institutional frameworks to deal with & prevent sexual harassment at workplace
GoM to be headed by the Union Home Minister
The Government today constituted a Group of Ministers  to examine the existing legal and institutional frameworks for dealing with matters of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. The GoM will recommend action required for effective implementation of the existing provisions, as well as for strengthening the existing legal and institutional frameworks for addressing issues related to sexual harassment at workplace.
The Group of Ministers has been constituted in view of the felt need for broader consultation on this issue, from the point of view of developing appropriate recommendations and laying down a comprehensive plan of action and for ensuring its time bound implementation.
The Group of Ministers will be chaired by the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh. Its Members are:
- Shri Nitin Gadkari, Minister, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, and Ministry of Shipping.
- Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister, Ministry of Defence.
- Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Minister, Ministry of Women & Child Development
The Government is committed to ensure the safety and dignity of women in the workforce. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act is the key legislation for preventing and protecting women against sexual harassment in the workplace and to ensure effective redressal of complaints of sexual harassment.
The Ministry of Women & Child Development has also launched an Electronic Complaints Box that enables women, irrespective of their work status, to raise their voice against sexual harassment at workplace. Once a complaint is submitted to the ‘SHe-Box’, it is directly sent to the concerned authority having jurisdiction to take action into the matter. A mechanism will be put in place to regularly monitor the action taken on the complaints.
The Group of Ministers will, within 3 months of its constitution, examine the existing provisions for the safety of women, including those mentioned above, and recommend further measures required to strengthen and make them more effective.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Inaugural Edition of The Hydrogen Economy – New Delhi Dialogue 2021
Hydrogen Roundtable being Organised by The Energy Forum and FIPI under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on 15th April 2021
The Energy Forum  and the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry , under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, are organising a Hydrogen Roundtable titled “Hydrogen Economy- the Indian Dialogue-2021” in a virtual mode on 15th April, 2021 to discuss emerging hydrogen ecosystems and exploring opportunities for collaboration, cooperation and coalition.
As the world chases its international climate commitments and takes steps to counter climate change, Hydrogen is gaining increasing importance as a source to bridge energy gaps and also as a standalone source to conventional fuels.
The Hydrogen Roundtable, the first of its kind, will comprise a High-level Ministerial Session, followed by five Panel Discussions by eminent policy makers, experts and industry leaders from different geographical regions of the world, with focus on policy roadmaps and mapping demand and supply of Hydrogen.
This high-level roundtable conference will be led by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel, Government of India who will deliver inaugural keynote. It will be followed by keynotes from H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, UAE, H.E. Mr. Angus Taylor, Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Australia, H.E. Mr. Dan Jørgensen, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Denmark, and H.E. Mr. David M. Turk, Deputy Secretary of Energy, United States, who will present their insights on policy roadmaps, and demand and supply dynamics.
A separate session is devoted to India's Hydrogen Mission, which will feature a keynote speech from Dr. Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The Concluding Session will be chaired by Mr. Tarun Kapoor, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The Hydrogen Roundtable will be having 25 panelists from15 countries, discussing the potential of Hydrogen from multiple sources and its relevance in national energy transitions. The Roundtable is expected to have around 3000 participation around the globe. Event can be accessed from www.futureenergyasia.com/hydrogen-economy, from 2 pm  on 15 April 2021.
The objective of the Roundtable is to understand the progress of Hydrogen ecosystem across continents and contribute to creating synchrony among the thinktanks, Governments and the industry to join forces for developing innovative and sustainable technologies at attractive costs.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi’s Flagship CP Outlet Records sale of Rs 1.02 crore on Gandhi Jayanti
Thanks to the appeal of the Prime Minister and the soaring spirit of Khadi lovers, the Khadi sales figure on Gandhi Jayanti, once again, crossed the Rs 1 crore mark at Delhi’s flagship Khadi India outlet in Connaught Place. On 2nd October, the overall sale of Khadi products was recorded at Rs 1,01,66,000  which is significantly high in the pandemic situation after the second wave of Covid-19. Notably, on 2nd October, Khadi and Village Industries Commission  also launched its customary annual special festive discount on all Khadi and village industry products.
This is for the 4th consecutive year since 2018, that the Khadi sale at the Connaught Place showroom on 2nd October has crossed Rs 1 crore mark. Last year on 2nd October, the gross sale was recorded over Rs 1.02 crore, while the total sale on 2nd October 2019, stood at Rs 1.27 crore, which is also the highest ever single-day sale of Khadi. In 2018, total sale value on 2nd October was Rs 1.06 crore.
KVIC Chairman Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena attributed the massive sale figures to the frequent appeals of the Prime Minister to buy Khadi and also Khadi’s ever-growing acceptance among the masses. “Khadi, the most eco-friendly product in the world, is increasingly becoming popular among people of all sections and age-groups. In the Covid-19 era, there has been a manifold rise in the demand of eco-friendly and herbal products. KVIC is constantly adding new products to cater to the larger consumer base, while maintaining the highest quality standards despite challenges,” Saxena said.
Like the previous year, production of Khadi and village industry products in 2021 too, was affected due to lockdown in wake of the second wave of Covid-19. However, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has, on several occasions, appealed to the people to buy Khadi. In his latest episode of “Mann kiBaat” on 26th September, the Prime Minister urged people to buy Khadi during the festive season and break all previous records of Khadi’s sale.
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Ministry of Law and Justice
Establishment of Web Portal
The Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs had taken the initiative for launch of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System , a web based application for upload of information and monitoring of court cases where Union of India is one of the parties. It is an innovative and easy to access online tool which is available 24x7 to all the stakeholders’ viz., government officials, department users, nodal officers, etc.
LIMBS Ver.2 is an upgraded version of LIMBS developed by NIC. It is a dashboard based system for the user Ministries/Departments on which they can feed the litigation matters pertaining to them and monitor them. This version is overhauled with the use of Open Source technologies using Coordinator framework of Hypertext Preprocessor  to enhance the security of the system and improve the efficiency of the system. Till date, LIMBS Ver.2 has captured more than 8.06 lacs court cases  with 5.50 lakh live cases, 14204 registered users, more than 20000 advocates and 3302 courts on a single platform.
The Government has introduced Mediation Bill, 2021 in the Rajya Sabha on 20.12.2021 to enact a standalone law on Mediation. The Bill aims to promote and facilitate mediation, especially institutional mediation, for resolution of disputes, commercial or otherwise, enforce mediated settlement agreements, provide for a body for registration of mediators, to encourage community mediation and to make online mediation as acceptable and cost effective process and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
The Bill is presently under examination of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice.
This information was given by Shri Kiren Rijiju Union Minister, Minister of Law and Justice, in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Dr. A.K. Mohanty takes over as Director BARC
Dr. A.K. Mohanty, distinguished Scientist and Director, physics group of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre  and Director, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata today took over as Director, BARC from Shri K.N. Vyas, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Atomic Energy. Dr. Mohanty graduated from the 26thbatch of the BARC Training School and joined Nuclear Physics Division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1983. During the past 36 years, Dr. Mohanty has worked in several areas of nuclear physics covering collision energy from sub-Coulomb barrier to relativistic regime.
Dr. Mohanty is the recipient of Young Scientists Award of Indian Physical Society , Young Physicist Award by Indian National Science Academy  and Department of Atomic EnergyHomi Bhabha Science & Technology Award .
While taking over as Director-BARC, Dr. Mohanty has expressed gratitude towards his predecessors in Physics Group who have helped him in understanding finer nuances of low and high energy nuclear physics. He also gratefully acknowledged the efforts put in by his seniors which have helped in completion of projects of national and international importance in which he could contribute,and said he is committed to continue further the work of BARC in the fields of societal importance.